Six-year-old girl dies after being struck by van

A young girl who died after she was knocked down by a van in Newry has been named by police.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said Kourtney Khloe McCormick had just turned six years old.

Police received a report of a collision involving a black Ford Tourneo and a child in the Springfarm Heights area at approximately 21:25 BST on Sunday.

She was taken to hospital but later died from her injuries.

Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances and have appealed for witnesses or anyone who may have captured footage of what happened to contact them.

The Carnagat Road remained closed at its junctions with Springfarm Heights and Stony Hill on Monday.

The driver of the van, a 40-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene and remains in custody.

DUP MLA for Newry and Armagh, Gareth Wilson, said his thoughts and prayers were with the family.

"The loss of a young life is always particularly heartbreaking, and it will be felt right across the wider community."